Claydon vs Rendlesham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.0 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Rendlesham wins on house prices with a 4% gap. For families, Claydon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Claydon
£293,864
Rendlesham
£282,210
Crime Rate
Claydon
N/A
Rendlesham
61.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Claydon
100.0%
Rendlesham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Claydon
264.3
Rendlesham
227.6
EPC Rating
Claydon
70.4
Rendlesham
69.2
Median Income
Claydon
£30,002
Rendlesham
£29,350
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Claydon commands an average of £293,864, compared with £282,210 in Rendlesham – a difference of 4%. The most affordable entry point in Claydon is a flat at £111,625, while in Rendlesham it is a flat at £137,545.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 20% pricier in Rendlesham (£253,906 vs £202,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Rendlesham prices grew faster — 39% vs -6%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime rate data is not available for both Claydon and Rendlesham at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandFamilies may prefer Claydon, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Rendlesham. There are 2 schools in Claydon and 1 in Rendlesham.
Claydon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Rendlesham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Claydon | Rendlesham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 264.3 Mbps in Claydon and 227.6 Mbps in Rendlesham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 88.5% of premises in Claydon and 90.1% in Rendlesham. Gigabit availability stands at 44.4% in Claydon and 36.6% in Rendlesham.
Claydon is the faster of the two by 16% on average download speed (264 vs 228 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Claydon leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.4 (C), while Rendlesham averages 69.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,236 in Claydon and £1,314 in Rendlesham. 62.4% of homes in Claydon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.6% in Rendlesham.
Claydon has more energy-efficient housing — 62.4% reach band C or above, vs 60.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,002 in Claydon and £29,350 in Rendlesham. The median age is 46.2 in Claydon and 49.6 in Rendlesham. Owner-occupancy is 66.1% in Claydon versus 68.9% in Rendlesham. Employment rates stand at 56.5% in Claydon and 51.5% in Rendlesham.
| Indicator | Claydon | Rendlesham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,140 | 3,185 |
| Median Age | 46.2 | 49.6 |
| Median Household Income | £30,002 | £29,350 |
| Employment Rate | 56.5% | 51.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.1% | 68.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.9% | 27.6% |
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